<p>Actually, I would like to go to Kenyon, but it only accepts 27%.</p>
<p>MP, I thought your original list looked pretty good. Now you’ve added Earlham, which I think is a great match (and a likely admit). So why are you still looking?</p>
<p>Honestly, I don’t know. Compulsion? :)</p>
<p>tk: I just want to correct an understandable misconception about Earlham. It is deeply rooted in Quaker values, and of course there is a much larger Quaker presence on campus than you’d find at most schools. However, they do welcome students of all faiths, and indeed, of no faith at all. My Southern Baptist D has had no moments of religious or spiritual discomfort there at all.</p>
<p>I completely agree with this comment you made:</p>
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<p>MissPickwickian: Glad to hear you’ll be applying. Somehow I think you’re just the sort of student they’d love to have, and I can see you having a great 4 years there. :)</p>
<p>The new (and hopefully final) list:
Agnes Scott - Priority EA
Beloit
Earlham (I’m in love)
Grinnell (free app = nothing to lose but the world to gain)
Guilford
Hendrix
Kalamazoo
Maryville
Smith (I like it and I’m a-keepin’ it)
College of Wooster - EA</p>
<p>Ten is a nice round number.</p>
<p>Great list, MissPickwickian.</p>
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<p>Oh, understood. They’d be hard-pressed to keep the lights on if they only admitted Quakers these days. I did not mean to suggest that a majority of all admitted students are Quakers, no way. They do seem to accept quite a few applicants from the schools my children attended, which are Quaker schools. But Quakers only comprise, what, 15% or so of the Earlham student body?</p>
<p>Have you also looked into Colgate University? Its a liberal arts college in New York. Another great school to consider.</p>
<p>[Colgate</a> University is a leading liberal arts university located in Hamilton, N.Y.](<a href=“http://www.colgate.edu/]Colgate”>http://www.colgate.edu/)</p>
<p>^ Colgate University only accepts 27% of its applicants. Compare that to Grinnell’s 45% and Smith’s 50%. </p>
<p>CU also requires that you take three years of a foreign language in HS, and I only took two. </p>
<p>My getting into Colgate would violate the laws of physics, causing the universe to implode. Sorry.</p>
<p>What about Clark University? Its a small school like liberal arts. They also have the motto, One of 40 “Colleges that Change Lives”.</p>
<p>[Clark</a> University | One of 40 “Colleges that Change Lives”](<a href=“http://www.clarku.edu/]Clark”>http://www.clarku.edu/)</p>
<p>I would be surprise if you didn’t like the school, but then again I’m not sure what your interested in studying.</p>
<p>Well actually I see you are already considering CTCL schools, and probably already looked into Clark.</p>
<p>I dont get it, what are the differences of a CTCL school and those that are not?</p>
<p>I have examined Clark U quite closely, and I still haven’t decided whether I like it or not. I wish I could visit so that I could get a better idea of what life is like there. </p>
<p>Things I like about Clark U:
- Its amazing psychology program
- Its religious diversity—lots of Jews and Muslims = interesting conversations
- No frats
- Small classes
- Its decent merit scholarships and financial aid</p>
<p>Things I don’t like about Clark U:
- Its location—by all accounts, downtown Worcester is scary. I am absentminded and sensitive at times, so I am more likely than other students to (a) be mugged, and (b) not take it well emotionally.
- The disability services may be lacking (big deal)</p>
<p>CTCL schools are 40 liberal arts colleges that legendary admissions counselor Loren Pope hand-picked as his favorites in the country. In general, CTCL schools are small, intimate, rigorous, devoted to the undergraduate, and willing to take B students. If an institution is not in CTCL, it just means that Loren Pope didn’t like it quite as much.</p>